The art of disability
Ouch reader and artist Michelle Herman got in touch to tell us she'd been awarded a prize by the VSA Green Light art competition. What makes these awards stand out is that they showcase the talents of young disabled artists aged 16-25.
Michelle's entry is a grainy video showing her mother wrapping a bandage round and round her hand, as she has to do ritualistically for her daughter. All the artists on show reflects on their disabilities in different ways.
I really liked April Dill's intricate oil paintings which she describes as a form of nonverbal communication (she has a speech deferment.) Whilst Alexander Appell's hugely detailed work benefits from his ADHD, which he says is a source of "random additional creative details."
You can see pictures and videos on the . If you live stateside, you can see the real thing, As the award winners work is being exhibited at the Smithsonian Gallery in Washington DC until 4th January 2009.
Comment number 1.
At 6th Nov 2008, BettyHur wrote:The paintings are most interesting and having done some art (not a lot) and it is wonderful therapy especially when it is appreciated. They have all done very well with something for everyone. At the end of the day - no one can please all the people all the time. it's the trying to that counts.Well done all.
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